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Video Games: Openings and Story

In this episode, we catch pokemon in the tall grass, find ourselves paralyzed in a hay cart with other Nordmen, and then beat the game by throwing refrigerators!Cast

Hosted by Dean Karpowicz, with  Sarah Willis and Molly Krasel.Content Discussed
What should a good opening do?"It's just level 1!"--Sarah, on Super Mario Brothers"Those games are first-person. They make me barf."--Sarah, On Bioshock Infinite

3:15: The Best OpeningsMass Effect 2

Dean:"...and then you hear the Joker's voice. Well, not THE Joker..."Sarah:"Yeah, that would be a different entirely!"5:22: Games That Get In Their Own Way or Need Structure"You can't have a cut scene every two minutes in Pokemon. RIDICULOUS!"--Sarah, on Pokemon"The reason is to explore the world!"--Molly, on Minecraft

17:46: Worst Openings?Molly:"Skyrim!"Sarah:"Bold Stance!"Dean:"Admirable!"21:56: Middle Ground Openings"Will my grade be curved at the end of this tutorial?'"--Dean, on Moonlighter"There's really no way to monkey wrench some story into play cards."--Sarah, on Magic: The Gathering

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